«Rai gave me a package». Nunzia De Girolamo, guest on the episode of La volta buona on Thursday, September 19, shares various behind-the-scenes stories of her programs. To the host Caterina Balivo, she recounts anecdotes about her recent programs and private life.
Rai's Package
Last TV season, the political talk show Avanti Popolo on Rai Tre was such a flop that it was closed prematurely. Nunzia De Girolamo recounted with her usual frankness her experience with this program: «I was really desperate. It was a show I didn't want to do. The timing was off: six years ago I was in politics and doing something on that topic was risky. On a network that isn't exactly my home like Rai 3, no less. I made myself available to the company, but looking back, I wouldn't do it again». Balivo recounts how they met at the schedule presentation: «You didn't want to do that show. We met at the schedule presentation and you didn't want to do it».
Dancing with the Stars
Far more positive memories are linked to Dancing with the Stars. De Girolamo comments: «I really had a lot of fun, it was a great experience that I would do a thousand times over because people got to know me for who I really was». Her dance partner Raimondo Todaro was highly approved: «It was my 'good turn' on TV, he was another special travel companion, a bit like the high school friend you have fun getting into mischief with». The special moment was her father's participation on the dance floor: «He was absolutely against my participation. Seeing him there filled me with joy».
Saving Her Father's Life
De Girolamo speaks fondly of her father: «He is the man of my life. I am somewhat the son he never had and I have always done everything he wanted». Recently, she gave him a scare due to some health problems: «I don't go back to Benevento often because of work. The last time I went to visit my parents, I noticed that my father was a bit short of breath, and I forced him to consult doctors. It turned out he had pneumonia and had to get a stent. I saved him because he had an occlusion due to cholesterol that could have been fatal at any moment. Never underestimate anything. Prevention can save lives».
Other Programs
De Girolamo also recounted anecdotes related to other programs. About Gianluca Semprini, with her on Estate in Diretta: «He is the best travel companion I could have hoped to find. He has no flaws. Maybe he should just avoid always saying what he thinks. Sometimes he has a Peter Pan attitude, but those are very rare cases». Semprini, who entered the studio, used a completely different tone, clearly joking: «I couldn't stand her anymore, she is terrible and annoying. On air, she wants to talk all the time, play the protagonist. Off air, she makes stupid jokes and laughs. But then you should have seen how she came dressed, in slippers and a pareo!».
Husband's Advice
De Girolamo also revealed an aspect of daily life with her husband Francesco Boccia, making it clear that the two do not consult much on their respective career paths: «I don't really appreciate my husband's advice. We need to separate our lives on certain topics because we have different political opinions. We avoid it, it's a choice we made years ago».
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